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Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen

4/11/2011

Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen (OPK Foods Inc.) was founded in 2005 by Argentina-born Grace Brock of Vienna, VA. Their products are made and packaged in their semi-commercial kitchen. Absolutely no private labeling. OPK products are made with meats from local Virginia farmers, including:

Flatrock Farm in Orlean, VA
Piney Meadow Farms in Somerville, VA
Sherbeyn's Longhorn Beef in Bealeton, VA

These farmers produce free-range livestock which is naturally lean,. No steroids or hormones are used. OPK products are made every week, in small batches of 50 pounds or less, to assure freshness. Their products are free of preservatives, colorants, fillers, and added fat. In fact, any excess fat is trimmed by hand with dedication and care. Boston butt, sirloin tip or porterhouse tails allow for a leaner product. The "buckboard bacon" is made using pork shoulder. The beef bacon is made from sirloin tip. The British style bacon comes from the center cut pork loin.

One market favorite is the sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich. Yum!

Updated to add:
Sadly, as of August 1, Grace Brock (and therefore OPK) will be out for the remainder of the 2011 season due to an injury. We all wish her a speedy recovery!

West End Farmers Market vendors

3/21/2011

All your favorite vendors will be at the market on May 1 - and hopefully a few more to add to the spice and pizazz of our market. We look forward to welcoming new vendors selling pickles and more prepared foods.

Our vendors as of today:

Alma’s Berries: Berries, fruit, garden vegetables
Billie’s Flowers: Cut flowers
The Dressed Up Nut: Small batch, gourmet nuts
Fresh Joseph: Fresh squeezed orange juice, scones,
Great Harvest Bread: Breads, rolls, muffins
Guata Java: Roasted coffees
J&W Farms: Vegetables
Lucia’s Farm: Vegetables and fruits
Medina’s Farms: Vegetables
On the GOurmet: VA grown and made gourmet condiments,foods, ice cream
OPK Foods: Homemade organic sausages and meats
Papa’s Orchard: Fruits
Penn Farm: Vegetables
Roberto’s Flowers: Plants, cut flower arrangements
Sharon’s Breads: Breads, muffins, pastries
The Flavor Station: Coffee, tea, water, sodas
Tommy’s Cheese: Artisan Cheeses, yogurts, eggs, jams,jellies, condiments, sweet baked goods
Vero’s Bakery: Sweet rolls, muffins, breads, cookies, pastries

Interested in event planning? Good at organizing? The West End Farmers Market is looking for one paid market manager and several volunteers to help on Sundays to manage the market and plan and implement special events. Please send an email to [email protected].

Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen

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Recipe Contest! Post, or send in your favorite Fall Recipe - stop by the market manager tent and pick up your Prize! A free Zucchini, Squash, or Head of Lettuce!

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West End Farmers MarketRecipe Contest! Post, or send in your favorite Fall Recipe - stop by the market manager tent and pick up your Prize! A free Zucchini, Squash, or Head of Lettuce!See you at your local market!

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West End Farmers Market
Recipe Contest! Post, or send in your favorite Fall Recipe - stop by the market manager tent and pick up your Prize! A free Zucchini, Squash, or Head of Lettuce!

See you at your local market!